What Is Up⬆️

Move over Macaulay Culkin...we got the best guy north of the border back on the Podcast! Canadian Christian influencer, gym owner, business mentor, life coach and entrepreneur Matt Chenard comes back for part 2 of his episode. During his hand picked segments, Matt shares that he loves "Lord of the Rings" and "Home Alone." When it comes to hidden talents, Matt can juggle and WAS...

Our FIRST international episode!!! No, we didn't actually leave the country, but thanks to technology, we were able to connect online with one of the best guys in all of Canada! Matt Chenard is a former hockey player turned highly successful entrepreneur, influencer and mentor. This guy has it all...but some of the best parts of his story came at a price. Matt understands that using the most diffi...

Part 2 with legendary trick shot artist and Tiktok sensation Mike Sorenson was a slam dunk! In addition to being an autograph aficionado, Mike seems to be a Jeopardy level wiz when it comes to sports trivia! Along with all the other fun segments, Mike wanted to give his take on Caitlin Clark and her impact on women's basketball. One of our goals in doing an episode with Mike is to get him and...

Enjoy this compilation of interviews taken at the season-end celebration for another great season of Wapsie Valley wrestling including a state championship at 175 lbs for Kanen Decker. We were able to interview coaches, parents and a few senior wrestlers to get their take on this season and just what wrestling means to all of them. Follow/Like/Subscribe/Share wherever you listen/watch podcasts...S...

We got our first viral TikTok sensation with a massive following to step into the "What Is Up" Podcast studio! Mike Sorenson has made a name for himself and amassed over 1 million likes on TikTok with videos of his epic basketball trickshots. Those skills along with his incredible collection of autographs, make Mike one interesting guest. Other than that, he's a pretty normal guy. Ju...

What is up with the idea of Universal Basic Income? As we finish up Jim & Dale's episode, we ask that very question and the great debate ensues! This is a perfect reminder of how people can discuss their difference of idea and opinion without yelling, insulting, fighting or shooting. Debates used to be commonplace and the very best way to get lots of information on multiple sides of an iss...

Part 2 with Jim & Dale was a blast! Who would have thought you could have so much fun with this "Odd Couple." Jim goes back to the days of the neighbor kid beating on him until his dad had enough and took Jim to buy a brand new pair of boots to take care of business...needless to say, Jim went looking for a fight. But that story doesn't end the way might imagine. Dale being a mil...

You all know Bubba has a theory that in order to move forward in our country...we need to go back somewhat. Back to a simpler time where we focused on what really matters in life with less distractions. So for our 43rd episode, we got a couple retired teachers who have something to say about that. Jim Gillespie and Dale Rueber from the Steve Brown Art Center Podcast step into the basement to reliv...

This week, as we inaugurate a new President back into the highest office in the land, we wanted to bring in our political analyst and field correspondent to share his thoughts and opinions on everything we saw this past election season. And who better to invite back into the basement than the former guest who holds the record for most viewed episode, Brock Beesecker! We talk every crazy thing we s...

Part 2 of Episode 41 w/ Dr. Jenna Schares was interesting to say the least. By the time she was done telling stories and going through her segments...it was a pretty fun episode. I told the audience she was probably the most interesting dentist you will ever meet and she started this episode off by sharing her first step in prepping for the apocalypse if one is to ever happen. Jenna said she has a...

On this first interview episode of 2025, Bubba is joined by Dr. Jenna Schares. It takes a lot of guts to ask your Dentist to come on your podcast as she is finishing up your 6 month check up. (awkward) Jenna has done a lot, seen a lot and accomplished a lot...so it's no surprise that she has a lot to share when it comes to the ups and downs of real life. She and her husband Nate, are currently in...

Time to ring in 2025 "What Is Up" style! With so many episodes in the works and none quite ready to record...we had to go into the vault and pull out some never before seen segments. Goals for 2025, favorite commercials and future guests that are way out of our league...that's what is in store for this episode. But we can't ignore the horrible tragedy in New Orleans on New Year's Eve. It kind of m...

***Bonus Episode*** Our first ever "What Is Up" Christmas Trivia Game Show!!! Enjoy this special gift on Christmas Eve-Eve as you prepare for the pinnacle of the Holiday Season! We got the whole family together then divided into teams and we tested their knowledge on all things Christmas! The trivia questions covered everything from Christmas movies and music to Jesus and the Bible. I will tell yo...

It's time for our annual "What Is Up" Podcast Christmas Episode! We got the whole family in the basement to discuss all their favorite Christmas memories, traditions, movies and music. Let me tell ya, there were some passionate opinions tossed around about our most disliked Christmas songs of all time! When it comes to making memories around the Christmas Holiday Season, it appears that creating a...

Christmas is almost here and you can consider this one part episode a gift! Long time "What Is Up" fan Dallas Tisue steps into the basement for his chance to talk about whatever his little heart desires. Dallas shares what is was like growing up in Dunkerton, wrestling for East Waterloo MATPAC then transferring to Wapsie Valley. He almost let the fear of new beginnings keep him from the life he kn...

To wrap up episode 36 with Taylor Sickles, we get into some pretty fun segments, share some good memories and Taylor asks "what is up with parents trying to be their kid's friends these days?" Great mix of fun and serious discussion in part 2 of this great episode. We learned that one Taylor's sons also had brain surgery! Taylor still views Marty McCowan and Jamie Risse as the greatest coaching du...

This should be fun...Bubba goes on a rant since this episode was recorded the night after election night. A great start to an episode indeed. On this episode, Bubba sits down with a friend he made during his short career in the laundry business. Actually...neither of them lasted very long! Taylor Sickles was a gifted athlete at Wapsie Valley and even made it to the college level. That is quite imp...

As we wrap up episode 35 w/ Clint Bunting, we have the perfect mix of laughs and serious discussion. The "guess that song" segment was a blast...Clint knows his Motown music! Clint has a couple good takes when asked what is up with "Coach Prime" and the way he shook up college football the last couple seasons. Then to get a little more serious, we ask what is up with the Tyreek Hill traffic stop??...

What on earth would prompt a man to leave the sunny skies and and sandy beaches of California for Iowa??? Listen to Episode 35 w/ Clint Bunting and find out! This local Pastor at Jesup Bible Fellowship has an encouraging story to tell so be sure to listen/watch and share with everyone you know! When life was beginning to get out of control, Clint listened to his good 'ol grandparents in Iowa who w...

Part 1 of episode 34 with legendary state champion point guard Brian Brungard was a slam dunk! Part 2 looks to be the perfect mix of laughs and serious discussion. Every kid dreams of putting their teacher to the test so Bubba tests his knowledge of American History with some trivia. Does he pass or fail??? Listen or watch to find out. Brian also shares his first memory of Bubba back at Dunkerton...

As the Iowa High School Football Playoffs begin and the Wapsie Valley Warriors get on the war path...Bubba looks to talk to a guy who actually won a state championship back in the day. Episode 34 welcomes legendary Dunkerton Raider point guard and 2004 Iowa High School State Basketball Champion, Brian Brungard. The discussion isn't just all sports...Brian starts off talking about tornados and what...

The conclusion of episode 33 with Ashlea Jones was the perfect mix of laughter and serious discussion! Find out what book by a former fat kid turned Navy Seal is one of her favorites. Is she into Christmas music??? What about the most embarrassing moment from her childhood. It's all in this episode! To wrap things up, Ashlea asks what is up with the way technology is distracting us parents from li...

Ask and you shall receive! You wanted more female guests on the podcast so we are making that happen this month. Ashlea Jones steps into the basement to share her life story and experiences. Ashlea is a Wapsie Valley mom busy with 3 kids and a husband in law enforcement who is the mastermind behind the Warrior defense. On this episode, Ashlea shares what it was like growing up as girl who wanted t...

In this episode we try High Definition again. The audio held up just fine...but the picture got worse as the sun went down. Another lesson learned. The return of the "Dumb Dad" segment is long overdue. If you heard that car alarm going off at a JV Football game recently, it was probably Bubba, and he tells the whole story. Bubba gets into some serious discussion with himself about where our value...

Here we go with our first attempt at recording an entire episode in 4k. All I can say is, mistakes were made. Somehow the audio did not sync even though I planned for that. And a couple minutes of the audio was terrible and I had to re-record it. But we have a new plan for better video and audio going forward. On this, the first episode in October, I am joined by my mom, Trisha Seemann as she want...